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Smith thought of freedom in the terms most suitable to his generation and stated them with a largeness of view which remains impressive even at a century's distance.
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Harold J. Laski
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Laski acknowledges that Smith's understanding of freedom was shaped by the context of his time, which still resonates today.
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